New York — a few minutes ago
Along the Fifth Avenue in the borough of Manhattan, Gael exited a bridal shop with Lauretta behind him. This was the third high-end store they've visited today in the last few hours. The Fifth Avenue was known as Millionaire's Row where New York's best shopping street and most expensive retail spaces are located.
The dresses that Lauretta liked ranged from six thousand to twelve thousand dollars. She surely adored luxury and designer brands. He didn't comment on anything and barely even said a word to her since she arrived. When she asked him how she looked after trying out a dress, he'd told her, "If you like it, buy it."
At one point, she said something to the staff which hinted that he would pay for her chosen gown. 'Like hell I would!' he thought. It wasn't that he couldn't afford it; he'd buy the whole store if he wanted to. But no way would he buy her a dress. Besides, what was she going to do with it when there wouldn't be any wedding?
